Sunrisers Hyderabad Struggles in IPL 2026 Powerplay Matches
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Batting Woes
Entering IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad was anticipated to be a formidable batting team. However, their initial matches have revealed significant weaknesses. In their game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, SRH could only muster 49 runs during the powerplay, losing three wickets in the process. Although they set a total of 201 runs, it was chased down by the opposition in just 15.4 overs, highlighting the impact of their poor start.
The issues continued in their subsequent match against Lucknow Super Giants. Back in Hyderabad, SRH recorded the season's lowest powerplay score, managing only 22 runs for 3 wickets at a run rate of 3.66. The challenging batting conditions, coupled with disciplined bowling from LSG, exacerbated their difficulties.
Lowest Powerplay Totals in IPL 2026
Here are the lowest powerplay scores recorded in IPL 2026:
| Score | Team | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 22/3 (3.66) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow Super Giants |
| 33/4 (5.50) | Delhi Capitals | Lucknow Super Giants |
| 41/4 (6.83) | Chennai Super Kings | Rajasthan Royals |
| 41/2 (6.83) | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals |
| 42/2 (7.00) | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians |
Historical Powerplay Challenges for SRH
The Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise has a track record of struggling in the early overs. Their score of 22/3 against LSG in 2026 marks the fourth-lowest powerplay score in their IPL history. Previous low scores include 14/3 against Rajasthan Royals in Pune (2022), 20/3 against Punjab Kings in Sharjah (2021), and 21/3 against Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad (2013). More recently, they recorded 24/4 against Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad (2025).
Social Media Reactions
WHAT A RIPPER BY PRINCE YADAV - He cleans up Ishan, SRH 11 for 3. pic.twitter.com/JNWZqppq0N
Shami had a horrible season with SRH last year... Comes back to play in Hyderabad to pack Head & Abhishek in a space of 7 balls.
SRH with 25cr, still couldn't bully RCB who had only 7cr to get Mangesh Yadav.
SRH ARE BACK!!!!!!!!! Get those 150 runs. Give us a game.
Unreal cooking by SRH batters at the moment, Liam Livingstone got out after scoring 14(20).
SRH Vice-Captain Abhishek Sharma submitted the application form in the Suryabhatta department of Ducks with his fantastic Silver Duck.
18 dot balls by Shami against SRH monsters.